1) RESTORE (v1) a) Spiritually b) Gently c) Cautiously 2) REVIVE a) Pray for him b) Love him c) Don’t judge him 3) RESPONSIBLY a) In action b) In word c) In deed
1. “For you were called to freedom, brothers….” 2. “…..Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh…” 3. “….But through love serve one another….”
1) ADOPTION WAS ALWAYS PLANNED (v4) “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law 2) ADOPTION WAS BOUGHT AT A PRICE (v5a) “…to redeem those who were under the law…” 3) ADOPTION CHANGES IDENTITY (v5b) “…so that we might receive adoption as sons.”…
It Reveals: 1) THE HEART OF GOD! (Rom 5:6-8) God’s heart is for sinners 2) THE HAND OF GRACE! (Eph 2:8-9) It’s grace not works 3) THE HOPE OF GLORY! (Col 1:19-29, 27) For time and eternity
1. THE BASE CAMP OF JUSTIFICATION a) Justification is a Declaration b) Justification comes by Imputation c) Justification brings about Transformation 2. THE SUMMIT OF ADOPTION a) A Loving Invitation b) A Lavish Inheritance c) A Lifestyle of Imitation
1. WALK by the Spirit (Gal 5:16) Our daily, spiritual walk starts with our desires 2. LED by the Spirit (Gal 5:18) Our daily, spiritual walk is seen in our actions 3. LIVE by the Spirit (Gal 5:25) Our daily, spiritual walk is in step with our God